More on Discussions with Wayne:

Wayne cut a hole near the port rudder to inspect its installation by a previous owner. He wanted to make sure the repair is good.

He needs to add a chain plate mast support and verify that the new daggerboard sheaths are water tight. I told him to go ahead.

He was going to spray the boat, but he talked with the paint distributor who told him that because of pollution regulations, they have developed new paint that can be brushed on that looks the same as sprayed-on paint.

Since the boat has optional 120V wiring and sockets in the cabin, I suggested that we leave it and just rewire it along with the 12V wiring. He said he would make an interface for a small generator we could bring on board. This could supplement the 12 volt system for microwaves, blenders, etc. I don't think it is crucial, but a previous owner thought it desirable. Any thoughts?

I have suggested we replace the missing propane oven/stove with another. The tank is in the cockpit, along with the gasoline tanks, which are also heavier than air. (Stuff you don't want to fill the hulls with). The tank has a safety shut-off. I think propane warning devices in the hulls would also be a good idea.

I also suggest automatice electric bilge pumps and alarms for water in the hulls, along with some hefty manual bilge pumps.


Previous Suggestions posted again here:

Wayne suggested "deck lights", which are like skylights, to give more light in the hulls during the day.

Five Single Berths. We can put a single berth with a light in the front of each hull for adults. They would be pipe berths that swing away during the day. There could also be two youth size berths with lights in the same compartments, but horizontally in the fly bridge. However, I just planned to put the large water tank in one of those areas. Each rear hull also has a place for padded berths. That will make five singles inside.

Three Double Berths. The cabin has two double berths and a third is made from the table and the two dining benches.

Sleeping on Deck Under the Stars or Under Custom Tarp Tents. Many people like to sleep outside. I told Wayne to creat inserts we can add to the cockpit seats to make them into two nice single berths. I suggested additional sleeping pads to spread out on the deck, but which are stored in the hulls normally. However, Wayne thought inflateable mattresses would work as well and take up lots less space. We can make some nice tarps to go over the boom and turn the whole deck and trampolines into a large tent.

Controls and Instruments. A Steering wheel and post has been added . The old tiller steering system like the Makai’s is also available though. The steering post has throttle and forward/reverse controls.

I told Wayne we want to add a nice seat or two for the helmsman like the Makai had when we first started sailing her.

For instruments, we want to add a VHF radio, GPS (which will show speed), wind direction and speed, and a knot meter. CD/stereo system would also be nice.

Wayne will help us assemble a leak repair kit to keep on board to avoid the problem we had with the Makai. We have an autopilot from the Makai that might work. We would want a solar panel to keep the batteries charged too.

The boat still has an anchor chain, and I think we may have kept an anchor and some chain and anchor rode from the Makai. We need to have a good place to raise and lower and maybe keep the anchor and chain.

Sail Equipment. The boat has a spinnaker pole and some headsails. We want to install a roller-furling jib. We likely need a new mainsail, although Wayne said we might be able to find a used one that would work. He would try to help us with that.

Engine. The boat has a 30 hp tohatsu. Wayne thought we might want to overhaul it and keep it as a spare and get a new 4 stroke which is quieter. It should have an alternator with extra charging power for the batteries. Wayne likes the Honda and Yamaha 9.9 hp four strokes that we had.

Storage. I suggest we will design a specific place for everything that needs to be stored, and then some additional storage for gear and sleeping bags. That should keep the boat neat under sail.

Galley. The boat has a double sink. Often they have a dual salt water/freshwater setup, with an electric pump for salt water and a hand pump for fresh water. The boat already has a freshwater pump, so I told Wayne we would like a pump and plumbing for salt water also. I assume we want to install an ice chest compartment (possibly under the other galley seat, so it would be near the galley, and perhaps another in the cockpit for soft drinks).

We should buy some custom utensils and cookware, along with plates and cups, etc. that will store neatly and work well on a boat. I think we would also like a propane barbecue outside to cook steaks (or fish for me) while cruising the harbor.

Swim Ladder We should install a good swim ladder.

Weather Gear. It would be nice if we could get a volume discount on some good weather gear for everyone. Can Todd or Susie help with that? Kristofer got a great free weather jacket when he went with a friend to the Power Automotive Group's special Disneyland activity. Some Catamaran crews have matching Hawaiian shirts. Dad always thought we should have had "Makai" shirts to give to business contacts that we had taken for a cruise.

We also need spare life jacket storage. They make bags that can be strapped down on deck.